On the TechWaterloo stage ×1
First seen on the TechWaterloo stage in 2017. Every talk is searchable — ask the archive about Mallory ↗
In their words
if you become in love with a problem that you're solving which is what we've done you can pivot and change what your business is actually doing without getting stuck
I told myself that for the next three years I'll accept just paying my bills I can put off kind of buying a house with my boyfriend or getting married for three years but I know that that's kind of the runway that I'm working with
my worst case is actually pretty good and that's what kind of gave me the confidence
Around the web ×1
Quick answers
What is Mallory McKewen known for?
Co-founding BridesMade, an online platform for renting bridesmaid dresses, which came out of Communitech's Fierce Founders programme in Waterloo region. She now works with tech companies at BDC.
What did Mallory McKewen talk about at TechWaterloo?
How to know when it is time to quit your day job for your startup — the signals she watched for and how she sequenced the move. Presented in September 2017.
What does Mallory McKewen do now?
She is a senior account manager in BDC's technology industry group, providing financing and advice to tech entrepreneurs.